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Our tempered edge-cut nut files produce round-bottom slots, to ensure that the strings seat properly in the nut without buzzing.

Each chrome-alloy steel file has twin 4" cutting edges. Among our most popular tools, these professional files help you get the job done quickly and correctly.

TIP: A nut file can be rocked back and forth while cutting, to form a slightly wider slot when necessary.

What files do I need?Choose nut slotting files that are the same size or no more that a few thousands larger than your individual string gauges. A smaller file can also be rocked side-to-side to widen a slot to the desired size. For example, you can cut a .043" slot with a .042" file by moving it around a bit.

Nut Slotting Files

I got an unusual request to make a nut for a 5 string bass, strung with a high B, rather than low. I used the black tusq nut and the wonderful nut files. The files cut through like butter. In not time flat, the job was done!

Bass Nut Files

I have a P bass that was uncomfortable to play around the first few frets. I took it to the local repair shop and it took them about 2 weeks to get around to looking at it. When I got it back it was an improvement but still not good. I saw a good video on how to set up a P bass so I bought the bass nut files from Stewmac and finished the job off myself. That bass is now a pleasure to play. Something all bass players should have.